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Ask a Lawyer: The spectrum of family violence
Legal Aid Alberta lawyer Scott Thurmeier explains that family violence can be defined beyond acts of
Additional interim increase in pay from Alberta government for private practice lawyers taking legal aid cases
Legal Aid Alberta will implement 25 per cent rate increase effective Jan. 1 The Ministry
Legal Aid Alberta honours 51 long serving employees
LAA celebrates team members who have dedicated their careers to delivering access to justice for disadvantaged
Ask a Lawyer: Focus on the kids while co-parenting during the holiday season
Legal Aid Alberta family lawyer Meghan Hanson advises parents to try to resolve holiday co-parenting issues
Hundreds attend Legal Aid Alberta webinar on family violence
Emergency Protection Orders: Who they’re for, how they work and how to get one to stay
Remembering those who fought for the freedoms we enjoy
On November 11, we remember the sacrifices made by those who fought tirelessly for the rights
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Why Gladue principles matter and how Indigenous Courts are changing justice in Alberta
Reflecting on justice and reconciliation during National Indigenous History Month. June is National Indigenous History Month, a time to recognize the histories cultures and contributions
Celebrating 53 years of protecting access to justice
Legal Aid Alberta continues to evolve and meet the legal needs of Albertans. For more than five decades, Legal Aid Alberta (LAA) has been
You can’t pour from an empty cup: Mental health awareness for Alberta’s criminal defence, family and immigration lawyers
May is Mental Health Awareness Month — and if you practise criminal defence, family law or immigration and refugee law, this is for you. The legal profession prizes resilience, analytical thinking,
Meet Legal Aid Alberta’s summer students
Summer student program gives future lawyers important experience in child welfare, family, immigration and adult criminal defence. For a second-year law student looking to gain
How Legal Aid Alberta supports people through Mental Health Court
Mental Health Week runs May 4 to 10 and is a timely reminder that mental health touches every corner of our lives, including the justice system.
Mental Health Court in Edmonton: How it works
Legal Aid Alberta plays an important role in Mental Health Court and protecting access to justice. Mental Health Court is a specialized court in Edmonton